Corky’s Catering
Offering Quality Corporate & Social Catering at Affordable Prices

 

1421 Fullerton Avenue, Addison, IL 60101
Phone: (630) 932-3200 Fax: (630) 932-3410
Email: info@CorkysCatering.com

 

 
 
   

Location is a main ingredient to a successful picnic. Fortunately, we have relationships with the best venues in Chicago. Please call the site directly or Contact Us to help secure your date. We highly recommend that you secure your date and site as early as possible. Please contact any Forest Preserve site directly.

Aurora – Blackberry Farms

Aurora – Cool Acres Park

Barrington – Langendorf Park

Bensenville – Redmond Park

Earlville – Maple Leaf Park


Glenview _– The Grove Redfield Center

Lombard – Butterfield Park District

Oakbrook – Central Park

Palatine – Twin Lakes Recreation Area

South Elgin – Vasa Park

St. Charles – Pottawatomie Park

West Dundee – Randall Oaks Park

Cook County Forest Preserves

DuPage County Forest Preserves

Lake County Forest Preserves

 

Blackberry Farms – Aurora

Contact:
Fox Valley Park District
(630) 264-7405

You can go back to the turn of the century or simply have a wonderful picnic. The choice is yours. This historic farm-village will take you back to the old Midwest. The property has nostalgic museums and lovely open spaces.

Maximum guests:
500

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  Amenities:
5 picnic areas
Lake fishing
Carousel ride
Miniature locomotive ride
Discovery barn with farm animals
Carriage museum
Pioneer cabin
Wagon rides
Nice restrooms
 

Cool Acres Park – Aurora

Contact:
North Aurora Park District
(630) 264-7405

Beautiful, smaller park located right on the Fox River. Offers expansive views.

Maximum guests:
200; 100 under enclosure.

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  Amenities:
Space to play baseball
Space to play volleyball
Space for amusements
Ample parking
Alcohol allowed with permit
Indoor restrooms
 

Langendorf Park – Barrington

Contact:
Barrington Park District
(847) 304-5273

A well-maintained, 37-acre facility accommodates a wide variety of sports and activities. The grounds are dotted with lush, mature trees.

Maximum guests:
600

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  Amenities:
3 swimming pools with 4 water slides
6 tennis courts
4 baseball fields
20 picnic areas
Sand volleyball court
Basketball courts
Large playground and tot playground
Par 3, 5 hole golf course
No alcohol permitted
3 shelters – 1 with attached restrooms
 

Redmond Park – Bensenville

Contact:
Bensenville Park District
(630)-594-1190

An outstanding facility for large or small groups who want to enjoy a variety of sports. Spread out over 88 acres, this site offers water-related activities that you will not find elsewhere.

Maximum guests:
1,000+

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  Amenities:
16-acre pond
Paddle boats
Canoes and kayaks
Basketball court
Volleyball court
Inline skating
Full soccer field
Baseball stadium with 1,200 seats
Softball field with restroom facilities
Pavilion and two gazebos
Children’s playground
Climbing wall
DJ’s and live bands permitted
No alcohol permitted
 

Maple Leaf Park – Earlville

Contact:
Marilyn Urso
(773) 588-1778 or (815) 246-8751

This 40-acre site is located about 70 miles southwest of Chicago. The grounds have a nice combination of sunny open spaces for ball games and plenty of shady areas.

Maximum guests:
2,500

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  Amenities:
Up to 300 picnic tables (can be provided)
2 covered pavilions
Boating and fishing lake
Separate swimming lake with sand beach
Volleyball courts
Softball and soccer field
Basketball court
Horseshoe pits
Rustic walking and hiking trails
Special games program for children and adults
Indoor restrooms and showers
 

The Grove Redfield Center – Glenview

Contact:
Glenview Park District
(847) 298-0095

This is a magical spot for a picnic, wedding reception, corporate event or holiday party. Featuring an enchanting French chateau with arched doorways, cathedral ceilings, an ornate fireplace and leaded two-story windows, it’s surrounded by spectacular woods in a natural park-like setting with large manicured grounds. The property is available for rent 7 days a week and is not air-conditioned.

Maximum guests:
85 for sit-down dinner, 125 for buffets.

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Butterfield Park District – Lombard

Contact:
Lombard Park District
(630) 858-2229

Convenient to any group in and around central DuPage County, this site has many wonderful amenities in a small area.

Maximum guests:
100

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  Amenities:
Swimming pool ($5.00 charge per person)
Sand volleyball court
Children’s playground
Tennis courts
Shelter
Picnic tables
Adequate parking
No alcohol allowed
Indoor restrooms
 

Central Park – Oak Brook

Contact:
Oak Brook Park District
(630) 990-4233 ext. 203

Just minutes from Oakbrook Mall, this is a serene park completely surrounded by woods and Ginger Creek. It’s a mature 88-acre park with lovely streams and creeks.

Maximum guests:
125

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  Amenities:
Enclosed air-conditioned building w/tables and chairs
Baseball diamonds
Sand volleyball court
Basketball courts
Children’s playground
Walking trails
No alcoholic beverages permitted
Indoor restrooms
 

Twin Lakes Recreation Area – Palatine

Contact:
Corky’s Catering
(630) 932-3200

Situated near the Northwest suburbs with lots of open space and water, this scenic park has prime facilities for smaller groups.

Maximum guests:
125+

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  Amenities:
Sand volleyball court
Boating available
Fishing
Shelters
Basketball court
Horseshoes
Tennis courts
Children’s playground
Shuffleboard
Walking paths
Alcoholic beverages permitted thru park district
 

Vasa Park – South Elgin

Contact:
Jack Grandin
(847) 695-6720

Vasa Park is a 25-acre site with lovely views of the Fox River. It accommodates very large groups as well as small groups. The grounds have shade trees and plenty of open spaces for ball games or just relaxing.

Maximum guests:
2500

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  Amenities:
Picnic tables
Large area for baseball
Children’s playground
Large shelter with stage
Alcoholic beverages permitted with permit
Indoor restrooms
 

Pottawatomie Park – St. Charles

Contact:
St. Charles Park District
(630) 584-1885

This is a beautiful park with scenic views of the Fox River. The grounds consist of 47 pristine acres with a myriad of activities available. Perfect for corporations who want to provide an active day with a variety of things to do.

Maximum guests:
1000

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  Amenities:
Large shelter for groups of 100 or more
Small shelter for groups under 100
Swimming pool with water slides
Miniature golf
Paddle boats (on river)
Sand volleyball court
Tennis courts
Children’s playground
Indoor restrooms
Riverboat cruises available
Fishing
Walking trails
No alcohol permitted
 

Randall Oaks Park – West Dundee

Contact:
West Dundee Park District
(847) 551-4310

This is a large park with 141 lush acres. It’s an ideal place for a day’s vacation without traveling far. It has plenty of open space and some undeveloped land. There are variety of shelters and picnic areas to choose from.

Maximum guests:
500

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  Amenities:
A choice of seven separate groves
Volleyball court
Baseball available
Barnyard zoo (extra charge)
Children’s playground
Pavilions available
Mature trees
Ample parking
New Community Shelter has attached restrooms
 

Cook County Forest Preserves

Contact:
Cook County Forest Preserve Headquarters in River Forest
(312) 603-0000

Call the above number for picnic permits and grove information. This forest preserve district is the largest in the Chicagoland area and has groves convenient to almost all addresses in and around the city of Chicago.

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DuPage County Forest Preserves

Contact:
DuPage County Forest Preserve Headquarters in Wheaton
(630) 933-7248

Call the headquarters for grove locations, facilities and permit fees. These well-maintained groves are located throughout DuPage County with a wide variety of grove sizes and activities.

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Lake County Forest Preserves

Contact:
Lake County Forest Preserve District Headquarters in Libertyville
(847) 367-6640

For some of the best-maintained picnic grounds, the Lake County Forest Preserve District provides clean, well-manicured sites throughout Lake County. You will find a myriad of amenities such as indoor restrooms, drinking fountains, fishing, shelters with tables, walking trails, softball fields, horseshoe pits and even volleyball at some groves. Alcoholic beverages are permitted with permit.

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